In the world of higher education, we tend to describe college in broad generalities. We overuse words like discovery, life-changing, dynamic and great. But is it? We wanted to find out, so we asked one student closing in on graduation to share her experience at the College. And we found that there just might be

As soon as she stepped off the plane, Charleston felt like a good fit. Relaxing airport music soothed the German’s ears. When Laura Fuenfstueck stepped outside, warm sunshine and the sight of palmetto trees greeted her. This, thought the freshman, feels like holiday. It’s a strange holiday, though, when six months pass and you’ve only

Will Farrior (pictured on the right) was working the night shift at the Air Force base, scrubbing floors and dusting. His father had recently passed away unexpectedly, and Farrior, unable to focus, had stopped taking classes at Trident Technical College. Then Farrior traded the graveyard shift at the Air Force base for one at Walmart,

WHAT WILL YOU MISS MOST ABOUT BEING PRESIDENT? I’ll miss the people that I work with and the day-to-day excitement of the job. Leading a diverse, complex, sophisticated organization like the College is a challenge, but it is fun, and I’ll miss it. WHAT ASPECT OF THE STUDENT EXPERIENCE AT THE COLLEGE IS MOST IMPORTANT

Throughout his presidency, President P. George Benson has spoken out on a variety of topics. In addition to his strong advocacy for the College of Charleston, Benson has consistently drawn attention to the opportunities and challenges facing all of public higher education in South Carolina. Here are a few highlights from his speeches and writings

To join the pantheon of American heroes and villains that populate the WWE, Tyler Kluttz ’06 has scraped and clawed his way to the top through an adrenaline-infused, soul-rattling, backbreaking test of mind, body and spirit. It’s not been a journey for the faint of heart. Story by Mark Berry Pictures by Jason Myers  

“George Benson has been a committed advocate for the College of Charleston, and I congratulate him on his tenure as president. I have enjoyed working with him in our effort to continue strengthening and improving the public higher education system in South Carolina and wish him the best in all his future endeavors.” – S.C.

Ask artist Dan Davis ’85 whom he respects, and he’s more likely to say Charles Darwin than Claude Monet or Vincent Van Gogh. For a lifetime, Davis’ artistic ambitions have been rooted in nature. Whether viewing a tropical jungle, a snake’s skeleton or a rare bird, Davis sees beauty worthy of reproduction. By Jason Ryan

When President P. George Benson steps down at the end of this academic year, he will have amassed many visible and lasting achievements that have helped to raise the quality and national reputation of the College of Charleston. During Benson’s presidency, from 2007 to 2014, the College significantly elevated its national profile, achieved five consecutive

AN IMPORTANT CHAPTER IN THE COLLEGE’S history is coming to a close as President P. George Benson officially steps down this summer. What he has accomplished during his seven years of leadership is extraordinary and wide ranging. In his many speeches and conversations, President Benson often used the term trajectory, with his right hand flattened